Welcome to the Wauwatosa Historical Society

Kneeland-Walker House & Gardens

7406 Hillcrest DriveWauwatosa, WI 53213

(414) 774-8672    Fax: 774-3064

email us at: staff@wauwatosahistoricalsociety.org

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 19th Century School House

The Wauwatosa Historical Society offers a 2 and ½ hour turn-of-the-century school day experience for all second grade students who attend both public and private schools in Wauwatosa . The second floor of the Coach House  has been transformed into a replica of a one-room schoolhouse, complete with old-fashioned wood and iron desks, slate chalk boards, a pot-bellied stove, and McGuffy readers. 

Wauwatosa Historic Site Art Contest 

Click HERE to see photos of some Landmark sites.

The Wauwatosa Historical Society sponsors this contest for all Wauwatosa students in Grade K4 through Grade 5 to promote appreciation for the unique historic buildings in our community.  Students choose a historic building to portray from a list of  properties that are designated as Wauwatosa Landmarks, Milwaukee County Landmarks, Wauwatosa historic properties, and/or National Register of Historic Places properties.  

We hope this project will help our students grow to be conscientious citizens and stewards of Wauwatosa ’s heritage.  

Adult Education Seminars & Speaker's Bureau

Recent presentations include an Oral History workshop, a presentation on the History of Wisconsin Gardens, and the History of the Little Red Store. Programs can be held at the Kneeland-Walker House or Little Red Store, or a speaker may be able to attend your neighborhood or community meeting.

2010 General Programs

These educational programs are presented five times a year. They are open to both WHS members and the general public and are free of charge.

Tuesday, January, 12

7:00 p.m., First Congregational Church, 1511 Church St.

Milwaukee Electric Railway Cars & Equipment (1890-1958)

Tuesday, March 9

7:00 p.m., First Congregational Church, 1511 Church St.

Who Put Wauwatosa on the Map?

Tuesday, May 11

7:00 p.m., First Congregational Church, 1511 Church St.

A Collection of Wauwatosa Postcards

Tuesday, September 14

7:00 p.m., First Congregational Church, 1511 Church St.

The Evolution of Froedtert Hospital

Tuesday, November 9

6:30 p.m., First Congregational Church, 1511 Church St.

Annual Meeting & Volunteer Appreciation  Potluck Dinner